A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 936623 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 936682 epoch_slot_no: 7882 block_no: 936578 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1340 time: 2018-04-28 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00fd85274bfe2ee7b33f4ba0a16e2430c98b1c8c95b61cb1716303116ea9748fBlock Operator
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